Standards and space

In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at standards and space. Matthew speaks to Alex Cacioni, Director of Flight Dynamics at Inmarsat, currently the UK’s biggest satellite operator. His job is to make sure that these satellites, and space debris too, do not crash into each other - protecting what’s known as the geostationary belt.Alex is also a standards-maker, a journey he started in 2015, working on what he describes as space sustainability standards, including ISO 24113 for space debris mitigation. iso.org/iso24113Plus, Matthew gets all misty-eyed and wistful about a 1970s classic sci-fi movie.There’s also a Standards Desk of News, with details of an EU proposal about some technology that's very much closer to earth.bsigroup.com/spacesystems@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com

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The Standards Show - the podcast that brings you the stories behind the standards. Join Matthew Chiles and Cindy Parokkil - and their guests along the way - for conversations on the concepts, history, people, and organizations involved in standards. And how they shape and improve the world around us, making life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. From facilitating international trade, to fixing potholes, to brewing the perfect cup of tea. Expect a mixture of bite-sized and in-depth episodes and frequent series, such as the monthly Standards Desk of News and Standards in 10 Minutes. And regular features too, including the popular My Favourite Standard. Sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted, though always informative, educational and engaging, The Standards Show is the podcast for anyone working in standards, using standards, studying and researching standards, or just plain curious about standards. Matthew Chiles is a stakeholder relations specialist and has been communicating policy ideas and programmes for over 20 years. Cindy Parokkil is an experienced economist and international development practitioner. [The Standards Show was formerly the BSI Education Podcast]